Opening lever — a genuine BMW part, number 82 79 9 408 519. The number stamped on the part is 82799408519; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 9408519. You will find it on our Merchandise & Accessories shelf, under Other Universal Accessories parts.
It fits every E36 body style (318i, 318ti, 320i, 323i and 325i, 1992–1999), with the M40, M42, M43, M44, M50 or M52 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 4 diagrams, among them Multi-Purpose Roof Box (03_3158) and Multi-Purpose Roof Box (03_3159). It weighs about 175 g (0.4 lb).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
